James Patrick Schmidt

Experience

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  The Maneater

  Aug 2006 - May 2009

  Copy Chief

  In addition to editing every story, caption and headline printed in one issue of the newspaper each week, I revised and updated the local stylebook, wrote a weekly one-page "Copy Notes" about style and grammar for the entire staff, and managed a staff of 10 copy editors.Besides 1 year spent as Copy Chief, I also held these positions at The Maneater:City, State and Nation Editor• Assigned government and politics stories to a staff of 10 writersWeb Producer• Wrote and performed for the News Roundup podcast• Posted stories, photos, videos and audio to the websiteCopy Editor• Edited and wrote headlines for stories written by entry-level student reportersSenior Staff Writer• Reported on government and politics, including federal Senate elections, mayoral elections, Missouri Supreme Court decisions, and city council business Show less

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  Dispatch Publishing Co.

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Reporting intern

  Worked as a daily report, including researching an ongoing mass murder investigation, natural disasters, breaking news and daily features.

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  Columbia Missourian

  May 2009 - Sept 2010

  Assistant City Editor / Assistant News Editor

  Assistant City Editor• Supervised student reporters on local government beat• Served on committee that wrote and implemented policies for creating and monetizing new editorial products in the newsroomAssistant News Editor• Supervised and taught student copy editors and designers• Learned to create unique website “front page” experience for special breaking news coverage in the restrictive CMS• Managed social media platforms, including content creation and community engagement during breaking news events• Created process for editing and posting multimedia content Show less

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  The New York Times

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  International Weeklies Designer

  Designed pages for 35 client publications of various sizesCoordinated creation of local design stylebook Oversaw design and translation of 12 Spanish editions

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  CBD Marketing

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

  I served as the central hub for the agency's analytics and paid media, creating marketing plans that balance the needs of our client's objectives, audiences, and budgets—while making sure that measurement is integrated into every campaign. The agency's mantra was "Market What's Meaningful," and I lived that vision by finding the "Metrics That Matter" for our clients, and making sure they were the foundation to our campaigns. Supported media planning and buying for clients under the supervision of the media director, primarily focused on B2B marketing with trade media partners. Expanded media reporting capabilities of the agency and took over primary responsibility for media analytics reporting. Designed and coordinated new business proposals for the agency, as well as supporting client accounts with media buying, research, social media management and street team coordination.

  • Integrated Media & Analytics

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Integrated Media Coordinator

    Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Business Development Associate

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
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  MindFire Communications

  Sept 2016 - now

  Brand and Media Arsonist

  I help our clients manage their marketing programs with strategy and strong branding at the forefront. I am responsible for managing client relationships and coordinating marketing services from every sector of the agency. I am also responsible for paid media strategy and placement for all clients, as well as supporting marketing and business analytics, lead generation, and audience strategy. I bring a collaborative approach to our work, balancing the strategies, tactics and partnerships that lead to client success. Show less

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  City of Moline

  May 2021 - now

  Alderperson-at-Large

  I serve on the legislative body for the City of Moline and provide assistance to residents in connecting with city services. My committee duties currently include serving the Planning and Management Team (PMT). Previous committee duties include the Moline Centre Commission and liaison to the Moline Library Board.